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Got your CMAT 2026 result? Here’s the list of top CMAT colleges where you can seek admission. Also check CMAT cut offs, fees and admission process. CMAT cut off percentile is determined on the basis of several factors such as difficulty level of the question paper and average pass percentage.

CMAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. Admission to MBA colleges accepting CMAT score is based on cut offs, which are much lower than CAT. Check here the list of top CMAT colleges and their admission cut offs 2026. Read on.

top CMAT colleges

Top CMAT colleges in India - NTA CMAT as it is a gateway to over 1300 management institutions. CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutions, which includes some of the Tier 1 colleges as well. Admission is based on cut offs, so it is critical to perform well in CMAT 2026. The exam was conducted on January 25 and the CMAT 2026 result has been announced today. If you've performed as per expectation, get on to shortlisting colleges for admission.

While selecting an MBA college that accepts CMAT score, candidates must not only consider CMAT cut offs, but also their preferred course (specialization), recognition, eligibility criteria, location, selection process, course fees, infrastructure, pedagogy, faculty and placements record. Read this article for CMAT Colleges list and expected cut offs for 2026 admission.

Latest: CMAT 2026 exam result out - live updates

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT: Cut Offs and Fees

CMAT cut offs mentioned in the table below are estimation based on previous years' admission trend. The CMAT 2026 cut offs are expected to be in the same range, Candidates can use the following data to shortlist colleges for themselves, based on their expected scores. They are advised to check the college admission criteria and cut offs before filling the admission form.

Colleges accepting CMAT score

Expected CMAT Cut Off (2026)*

Tuition Fee (Approx.)**

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

99.97 percentile

INR 6.00 to 7.00 lakh

Goa Institute of Management

99.85 percentile

INR 4.28 to 20.50 lakh

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

99.20 percentile

INR 17.30 lakh

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

99.06 percentile

INR 9.00 to 11.00 lakh

Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi

95 percentile

INR 8.90 lakh

IFIM Business School, Bangalore

85 percentile

INR 15.90 lakh

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management

85 percentile

INR 9.65 lakh

NL Dalmia Institute of Management & Research 

85 percentile

INR 16.5 lakh

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida

82 percentile

INR 1.40 to 14.80 lakh

BIMTECH, Greater Noida

75 percentile

INR 13.00 to 14.00 lakh

BIT, Mesra

75 percentile

INR 5.50 lakh

DY Patil School of Management, Pune

75 percentile

INR 2.30 lakh

XIME, Bangalore

75 percentile

INR 11.00 lakh

Christ University Institute of Management

70 percentile

INR 7.70 lakh

WeSchool Mumbai-Welingkar Institute of Management

70 percentile

INR 11.00 lakh

WeSchool Bangalore-Welingkar Institute of Management

70 percentile

INR 11.00 lakh

Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad (IMS Ghaziabad)

70 percentile

INR 7.95 lakh

D Y Patil University School of Management (DYPUSM)

70 percentile

INR 8.40 lakh

Jagannath International Management School (JIMS)

70 percentile

INR 8.00 lakh

Universal Business School

70 percentile

INR 8.48 lakh

NSB Academy

70 percentile

INR 6.00 lakh

KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar (KSOM)

80 percentile

INR 13.60 lakh

Alliance School of Business - Alliance University

75 percentile

INR 13.50 lakh

Indus Business Academy, Bangalore

60 percentile

INR 5.58 lakh

Indira Institute of Management (IIMP)

70 percentile

INR 2.20 lakh

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

80 percentile

INR 4.70 lakh

Amrita School of Business - DMS, Bangalore

80 percentile

INR 7.50 lakh

Aims Institute of Management Studies

70 percentile

INR 4.85 lakh

Accurate Group of Institutions

70 percentile

INR 5.60 lakh

SSN School of Management (SSN SOM)

75 percentile

INR 4.00 lakh

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS)

70 percentile

INR 6.00 lakh

ISME, Bangalore

60 percentile

INR 8.25 lakh

VIT Business School, Vellore

60 percentile

INR 7.00 lakh

* These are speculative cut offs for reference purpose only.

** Fees mentioned in the table is from previous academic session. It is liable to change in the new academic session.

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CMAT: Best Colleges city-wise

Candidates can check from the list below, CMAT top colleges in their preferred city.

MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Delhi MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Bangalore MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Bhopal
MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Mumbai MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Pune MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Hyderabad

Also Read: MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT score

CMAT Selection Procedure and Admission Criteria 2026

Admission to CMAT colleges is mostly done through personality assessment. Admission through State CETs is done through counselling, instead. Given below are the five main stages of CMAT admission at a private institute:

  • CMAT exam registration
  • NTA CMAT exam
  • CMAT cutoff declaration by colleges
  • Group Discussion/Personal Interview
  • Final selection for MBA/PGDM admission

Aspirants must note that CMAT admission criteria, CMAT cut offs, fees and admission dates of CMAT accepting colleges will be different from each other. They must go through the admission criteria and selection process of each institute they are targetting.

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Check CMAT cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting CMAT score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all CMAT participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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While CMAT is the primary route, RGPV may occasionally admit based on merit in graduation if seats remain vacant after all CMAT-qualified candidates are placed through College Level Counselling.

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MAT and CMAT both are moderately difficulty exam, but have their own challenges. While, CMAT has one extra section Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MAT has a separate section for Data Interpretation having 30 questions. With focused preparation, you can crack either of the two that you choose.

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CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.

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With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.

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Nishtha Shukla

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CMAT total marks is 400. It is usually considered that scoring 270 to 300 marks can convert into good percentile, about 99 percentile. Around 200 marks can get you 90 percentile which is also good if you are targeting private colleges.

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There is no passing mark in CMAT exam, as admission is based on cut offs determined by colleges. A candidate scoring more than 0 in CMAT is eligible for admission will be selected only if they meet minimum cut off.

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CMAT 2026 result was declared by February 17, 2026. NTA released the scorecard late night at the official website. Candidates can download their scorecard through login.

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No, GIM Goa does not accept CMAT scores for its PGDM programs for admissions. It only accepts CAT or XAT exam score. CAT score of previous year is accepted and XAT score of current year is accepted.

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